tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post5238920707657624515..comments2024-03-25T17:26:33.773+09:00Comments on Here's no great matter: The state of wargaming, May 2021Prufrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-52070823019799125802021-05-09T18:46:29.449+09:002021-05-09T18:46:29.449+09:00I hope you feel settled soon Aaron, I am sure that...I hope you feel settled soon Aaron, I am sure that feeling gets in the way of hobby activity a lot. I know it has been for me preparing to move house and that's within the same town. I'm sure you'll feel settled and get back into it full swing!Tony Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185992046691769004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-17011349774763225882021-05-08T00:46:40.191+09:002021-05-08T00:46:40.191+09:00Thanks, Chris. Yes, it has been a while, I suppose...Thanks, Chris. Yes, it has been a while, I suppose! Probably running out of things to write about...<br /><br />And thanks for the encouragement, too.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-47012336223438661952021-05-08T00:45:09.649+09:002021-05-08T00:45:09.649+09:00Haha, what am I, I wonder? A lapsed Methodist? Hop...Haha, what am I, I wonder? A lapsed Methodist? Hope you are doing well, Shaun.Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-88445464024890259282021-05-08T00:43:28.288+09:002021-05-08T00:43:28.288+09:00Very true, Norm!Very true, Norm!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-30185696970614312082021-05-08T00:41:13.825+09:002021-05-08T00:41:13.825+09:00I know - where has the time gone?! Good to see you...I know - where has the time gone?! Good to see you've been getting some painting in though, Kevin!<br /><br />Keep well my friend.<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-52243198268655685792021-05-08T00:37:30.808+09:002021-05-08T00:37:30.808+09:00Cheers, FMB!Cheers, FMB!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-45739545541258155552021-05-08T00:36:36.669+09:002021-05-08T00:36:36.669+09:00Thanks Jonathan, and great to have you on that for...Thanks Jonathan, and great to have you on that forum!<br /><br />The fact I've had no desire to do reports for the games played is a little strange. Hopefully that will change!<br />Cheers, <br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-64014490923463662582021-05-08T00:22:33.845+09:002021-05-08T00:22:33.845+09:00Thanks, Ed. Good to hear that I'm on the right...Thanks, Ed. Good to hear that I'm on the right track, and good advice not to force it.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-19471100770152777702021-05-08T00:19:18.172+09:002021-05-08T00:19:18.172+09:00Thanks Dean (and Jonathan!).
We moved over here j...Thanks Dean (and Jonathan!). <br />We moved over here just before COVID. We were very fortunate with out timing. If we had been a couple of months later it would have been a disaster. My wife and kids moved over November 2019 after I found decent work, and we were able to buy a property and move in end of Jan 2020. If we'd had not found a place when we did I hate to think what would have happened. <br /><br />And yes, New Zealand is ridiculously expensive. Far more expensive than Japan. Labour costs are very high, there are massive taxes on petrol which drive up prices for everything, the export market is strong and domestic prices are set to match export prices, and of course anything imported has to be sent here with high shipping costs. Not a good combination! <br /><br />But on the plus side we are virtually COVID free, which is a huge blessing.<br /><br />Hope you guys and your families are coping OK and are healthy and well.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-69014777513196174392021-05-08T00:11:54.032+09:002021-05-08T00:11:54.032+09:00Thank you, Ratmaul! Yes, gaming with friends is a ...Thank you, Ratmaul! Yes, gaming with friends is a beautiful thing. Mostly though it has been to play Risk!<br /><br />Hope all is well with you :)Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-77598532805282196642021-05-07T19:49:10.156+09:002021-05-07T19:49:10.156+09:00Take courage, sir. While I will refrain from sayin...Take courage, sir. While I will refrain from saying that all will be well, or all will work itself out, I can relate to your moment(s) of introspection. Recent events (well, within the past year) gave me pause . . . Slowly, and fortunately, I managed to find a way back into the world of wargaming. <br /><br />Like many others, I am certain, I find myself wishing that your blog postings were more frequent. Then again, I have always enjoyed what you have produced, be it battle report, a trip down memory lane, or the simple commentary on recent goings on. <br /><br />Seems to me you have your priorities right. Seems to me that you will find a way. After all, you have been blogging for over a decade now, right?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Chris HahnChris Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01104235350544602990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-8686755318539100052021-05-07T15:59:33.284+09:002021-05-07T15:59:33.284+09:00Hobby mojo can come and go and other parts of life...Hobby mojo can come and go and other parts of life can take precedence. And it obviously has not completely gone if you read a blog or two and still acquire the odd boardgame and play the occasional game. And as people have always said, wargaming is a broad church and I think you are allowed to change denominations if you want :-) Interests can change!Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-74486892537804769552021-05-07T14:05:39.296+09:002021-05-07T14:05:39.296+09:00Hi Aaron, having a local gaming group sounds like ...Hi Aaron, having a local gaming group sounds like the ideal bedrock for a bit of re-engagement with the hobby. <br />Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-60585279301891333792021-05-07T10:12:17.164+09:002021-05-07T10:12:17.164+09:00Holy crap! It’s been two years already? Dude Covid...Holy crap! It’s been two years already? Dude Covid has stolen an entire year from me, just crazy. It’s great to hear that you have a group to game with, if for nothing else then to socialize and able to vent. It is good to hear from you from the other side of the world.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496898036305134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-82095763905906798752021-05-07T06:04:38.910+09:002021-05-07T06:04:38.910+09:00Ebbs and flows are very much part of the hobby. E...Ebbs and flows are very much part of the hobby. Enjoy what you can, and don't stress.fireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-49777977834622611832021-05-07T05:37:39.821+09:002021-05-07T05:37:39.821+09:00Aaron, very good to see a post from you regarding ...Aaron, very good to see a post from you regarding your current status. Given time and either motivation or inspiration, I reckon you will return when the urge strikes. No desire to either game or paint is not something I have faced but I understand.<br /><br />I see you still active on the SOA Forum so that is good!<br /><br />Best wishes and I hope to see results of some of your Lost Battles games.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-50750854315866683452021-05-07T05:24:37.315+09:002021-05-07T05:24:37.315+09:00Dean, I too am surprised that the cost of living i...Dean, I too am surprised that the cost of living is higher in NZ than Japan. Just shows that my perceptions are often wrong! When my son lived in Japan< I thought it expensive. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-56502847429925745782021-05-07T03:45:51.384+09:002021-05-07T03:45:51.384+09:00Given the major shifts in life and career you desc...Given the major shifts in life and career you describe, it certainly seems inevitable that your hobby interests would be touched as well. I had a break in the hobby brought about by life and career changes--when the time was right, I found my way back in. Trick is to not force it. Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-14200400379686372552021-05-07T03:21:15.029+09:002021-05-07T03:21:15.029+09:00Good to know you're still around, Aaron. I'...Good to know you're still around, Aaron. I'm wondering if the lockdowns and other issues with Covid has something to do with your return to NZ. Sounds like you were still settling in when this happened. I'm surprised to hear you mention the high cost of living there - I would've thought a bit less than when you were in Japan. Anyway, please stay in touch with the community albeit at your leisure and convenience. DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-79502562628898777392021-05-07T00:23:42.179+09:002021-05-07T00:23:42.179+09:00There are seasons for everything and one for ranti...There are seasons for everything and one for ranting about hobbies on a blog will be back :)<br />Or not. But I hope you can game again with friends. That is a beautiful thing 😊Ratmaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740218860672017972noreply@blogger.com